TheAppleWatch has evolved into more than just a device for tracking fitness and monitoring day-to-day activities. Instead, it has transformed into a powerful miniature gaming machine featuring incredible graphics, user-friendly controls, and captivating gameplay.
You can access a broad selection of genres, from action-adventure to puzzle or sports, and much more. With its convenient size, vivid display, and advanced features, you can now enjoy games anytime, anywhere — whether it’s during a break at work or while stuck in transit on the way home.
Updated June 16, 2025 by Quinton O’Connor:With the holiday season coming to a close, we figure there’s an ample number of brand-new gaming-minded Apple Watch owners out there, so we’ve spruced this article up with some new ideas.
iOS 14
400MB
Recent Updates?
Yes
Elevate stands out from the myriad of brain training games that litter the market, living up to its promise of helping you improve your cognitive skills. It offers a host of enjoyable activities, such as an assortment of memory and math games.
It lets you easily track your progress, compare yourself against others, or even design a tailor-made workout. Elevate provides the opportunity to sharpen your mental acuity.
iOS 12
32MB
No
Remember the thrilling times you had playing Space Invaders when you were a kid? If that brings back fond memories, Jupiter Attack is the game for you. As a brave pilot, you have the noble task of repelling a fleet of alien ships threatening to annihilate the planet.
The intuitive controls allow you to move your spacecraft with just a touch or a twist on your Apple Watch’s Digital Crown. So, put on your space armor and prepare to protect humanity from destruction.
iOS 13
140MB
Tap Master may appear simplistic, yet it is a highly demanding Apple Watch game that fully exploits the haptic feedback feature. As you strive to tap precisely the moment the circle is over the goal, your task is to close the rings and hit the target score to move on.
As daunting as this may seem at first, it escalates in complexity as you progress. If you are successful in completing all levels, you will be rewarded with access to an endless mode.
iOS 11
17MB
No (we can’t imagine why it would ever need it though)
With Tiny Game of Pong, a throwback to the classicretro game, you manipulate the paddle using the Digital Crown. The free version includes a selection of solo game modes, and integration with Game Center to test your skills against your friends' high scores.
On top of this, you also get access to an endless arcade mode for competing with other players, and the ability to play solo — even when the Watch is not paired with an iPhone. You can get creative too, using the color customization feature to create themes matching your chosen Apple Watch sport band.
280MB
Apple Watch is a popular fitness device, but it can lack motivational value for many. Pocket Plants provides the remedy by adding an entertaining and compelling element to exercise. The game’s objective is to collect and grow various plants needing the energy to combine them into new species.
You can procure stamina by gathering energy from your plants, or by keeping track of your strides with the help of your Apple Watch, Fitbit, or iPhone. After achieving a specific number of steps, they can be exchanged for energy and other prizes. Every walk you take that is tracked by your watch will be translated into energy for your plants.
iOS 9
80MB
No (again, we don’t know why it’d ever need it)
If you’re looking for a stimulating challenge that will help sharpen your cognitive skills, Rules! by TheCodingMonkeys is a game you might want to try out. You progress through levels by following established rules.
What makes this game special is that, as you advance, the rules learned at each level stay in effect, denoted merely with numbers like “Rule 1” and “Rule 4.” It is vital to recall all the regulations that have been seen before. As a result, this captivating game only gets more complex and stimulating as time goes on.
1.1GB
Battle Camp is an innovative iPhone title inspired by staples like Pokemon andWorld of Warcraft. While it may be difficult to replicate this virtual experience on Apple Watch, the developers have cleverly crafted a special variant just for this device.
You’re tasked with nurturing an adorable creature, and you must feed, entertain and heal your pet as it evolves over time. With tender loving care, you can ensure the companion’s survival. If you complete the task, you will also receive a bonus reward in the original iPhone version.
320MB
BubbleGum Hero is an Apple Watch game of vibrant simplicity, in which you’re presented with an ingenious concept. With a touch of the screen, you must inflate a bubblegum bubble until it swells to exceed the circumference of the first circle — without popping.
Awarding points for every successful endeavor, these points can then be used to acquire more bubble gum or additional hero skins to diversify the gameplay.
iOS 15
620MB
Trivia Crack is a timeless classic, much like Trivial Pursuit, which tests your knowledge through thought-provoking questions from an array of categories. You can enjoy the game on your wrist with Trivia Crack for Apple Watch, adding convenience and allowing you to play anywhere, anytime.
The game offers diverse topics, ranging from history to music, and allows you to create your own questions. Use your iPhone for more complex features, or if you want a quick game, you can dive right in with your Apple Watch.
